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Hello lovelies! Happy Humpday! 🙂 I’m super excited to be back today with an eye makeup palette review, and I’m especially excited to be talking about a new favorite brand of mine. Up until now, I had heard a lot about theBalm Cosmetics, but had never really tried it out, and I must say I’m super impressed!
One of my favorite websites HauteLook
recently had a huge blowout sale on theBalm Cosmetics, where I snatched up two new eyeshadow palettes including The Nude Tude Palette and The Nude Dude Palette for around $18 each. This was an awesome deal considering these palettes normally are around $40 a piece. I’ll also be reviewing the Nude Dude Palette in the coming weeks, but for today’s post I’m focusing on the Nude Tude one.
The first thing I noticed about this palette is the cute packaging and the adorable names of all of the shades. The Nude Tude Palette in particular comes in two packaging versions: Naughty and Nice, with the only difference being that the nice version shows a Paris inspired bedroom vs. the naughty version which is women with the shadows covering them up. (Thus the name Nude-Tude) 😉
All of the shades are beautiful colors and have great pigmentation. Even without using a primer these shadows still pack a punch in terms of pigment, which is really nice. The palette itself features a great mix of shimmer, matte, and satin finishes and contains a nice range of neutral shades perfect for everyday wear.
Sassy- Frosty White Shimmer
Snobby- Champagne Gold Shimmer
Stubborn-Beige/Peach Satin
Standoffish- Peach Shimmer
Selfish- Taupe Satin
Sultry- Tanned Brown Matte
Sophisticated- Olive Colored Brown with Specks of Gold
Seductive- Bronze Satin
Sexy- Burgundy Matte
Silly- Dark Brown with Specks of Red and Gold Glitter
Serious- Black Matte
Sleek- Chocolate Brown Matte
The only downfall to this palette in my opinion is the eyeshadow brush, which isn’t that great of quality. I personally prefer using my e.l.f. eyeshadow brushes or my real technique ones, which will give you a much better application. This brush by e.l.f. is my personal fave for blending.
Standoffish, Seductive, and Sexy are my absolute favorites in this Nude Tude palette– although there’s not really any shades that disappoint. 🙂
P.S. If you’ve never signed up for HauteLook, it’s an awesome site featuring new shopping deal events each day all up to 75% off retail prices. Membership is completely free, but you must be a member to have access to all of the deals. Sign up over here! This adorable “Be-you-tiful” pouch definitely catches my eye!
Do you own any products by theBalm Cosmetics? Which shade is your favorite?
Thanks for stopping by!-Cara
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Sara says
I love eye shadows with a little shimmer in them and at $18, this is a steal! Love that stand offish color!
Kindly Unspoken says
It’s my favorite one! It was such a great deal! 🙂
Ruthie Ridley says
This palette is gorgeous – my fave color is “selfish”!
Kindly Unspoken says
Ooo good choice, I like that one too! 🙂
Tif says
I’m usually not a fan of this brand, but this palette looks amazing!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Kindly Unspoken says
I’m new to the brand but really impressed with it so far. Which other products have you tried and not liked? (just for curiosity sake)
vei vei says
Never knew this company even existed. However, there are pretty nice shades of color in that palette.
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks! They are very pretty shades! 🙂
SMD @ Life According to Steph says
I’m definitely drawn in by things with awesome names.
Kindly Unspoken says
Me too! I swear that would be such a fun job to name lipsticks and such. Lol
Jacquelyn @ The Lowcountry Mama says
I completely forgot about Hautelook. This palette looks amazing I pretty much only wear neutral colors so this is perfect!
Kindly Unspoken says
I did too for awhile, but now I’m subscribed to their e-mails so I see their deals daily and it gets you hooked! haha But when you get great deals like this palette, who can complain? 😉
Elenie says
The nude ‘tude pallet is one of my all time theBalm favorites! 🙂 Your blog is so cute…newest follower.
Kindly Unspoken says
Yay! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Jennifer says
The kit itself is so pretty! I love the way it is set up. The shimmer is great, and I love the goldish selections.
Kindly Unspoken says
I’m such a sucker for golds and browns, so I love this palette. It really is super pretty!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
I’m with ya – I LOVELOVELOVE these palettes! Definitely great pigmentation. And $18?!?! A steal!
Coming Up Roses
Kindly Unspoken says
I know, I was so excited to get them for that price! Definitely worth every penny, though! 🙂
Chelsea says
Those colors are SO fun!!! I love the fun glimmer of these colors!!
Kindly Unspoken says
I do too! I’m definitely a shimmer girl when it comes to shadows, so I really like this palette. 🙂
ellesees.net says
I have that one! This is a great reminder to pull it back out and use it.
Kindly Unspoken says
Oh, awesome! I’ve been using it a lot here lately and really enjoy coming up with different looks with it. Very pretty shades! 🙂
Kiara Catanzaro says
This might be the next palette I purchase because I’ve been using the Naked 3 for YEARS! And while I love it, I’m looking for a bit of a change up in my everyday makeup routine. Thank you for sharing, Cara 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
You’re welcome! This one has a nice color selection and great pigmentation! 🙂
Sophia says
This may be one of the best nudecoloI have seen. The colors are so pretty.
Kindly Unspoken says
They are gorgeous! I love the shimmer ones especially! 🙂
Laura says
I just got one of these in my ipsy glam bag and I LOVE it! I got “sexy” and I was worried that it was going to be too dark but it’s gorg.
Kindly Unspoken says
Awesome! I love the shade sexy! It’s such a nice, sultry color and would look great for fall looks especially! 🙂
Mistle says
I purchased this palette about two years ago and I love it! It was the first product I had ever purchased from them. I was really impressed with the quality as well.
Kindly Unspoken says
Awesome! So glad to hear you’ve been impressed with them! I’m loving it so far! 🙂
Jasmine says
I have one of their nude shades that I got in my Ipsy bag and I love it. I really need to buy their highlighters.
Kindly Unspoken says
I’ve heard really good things about their highlighters! That may be next on my list! 🙂
Chelsea says
Such a gorgeous palette! I think I need it.
Kindly Unspoken says
It really is a pretty palette. I love the variety of shades! 🙂
Lindsay says
This looks like a great palette! I love shimmery golden eye colors!
Kindly Unspoken says
I do too! They look so pretty on the eye, year round! 🙂
Nadine says
I don’t think I have ever heard of that brand but the colors look gorgeous!
Kindly Unspoken says
I was really impressed with the quality. I’m a huge fan of shimmer shadows, so this was right up my alley! 🙂
Sarah @ Bows & Clothes says
I have heard really great things about this brand, but I’ve never purchased anything, mostly because it’s super expensive. You got really great deals, though. I may have to check HauteLook. Thanks for sharing this great review!
Sarah
http://mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com/
Kindly Unspoken says
It definitely was an awesome deal. Keep your eyes peeled, Hautelook may do another sale on them very soon! 😉
Molly Clifton says
I love hautelook too! Always some amazing finds and you sure did find a perfect palette! Great post!
Keep smiling!
Molly | http://www.stylemissmolly.com
Kindly Unspoken says
Yes! I’ve been able to score some really cute shoes and accessories on there! 🙂
Sierra says
What a fun palette! I don’t own anything by the balm but I’ll definitely be checking them out. So many great colors, but selfish and stand-offish would be my favorite 🙂 Beautifully Candid
Kindly Unspoken says
The names make it so fun, right?! I love standoffish too! Such a pretty color!
Mariah says
I love all those colors! The pans seem a little small in the packaging though!
Kindly Unspoken says
They are very pretty! I didn’t notice any real difference in the size compared to other similar ones, but it might be slightly smaller.
Kate @ Green Fashionista says
Such a gorgeous palette, and what a great deal! My favorite shade is definitely Stand-Offish <3
Green Fashionista
Kindly Unspoken says
That’s my fave too!! Such a pretty shade! 🙂
chelsea jacobs says
These are so pretty! I hate when palettes don’t come with a good brush, though!
Kindly Unspoken says
I know, it’s like they put all their time and effort into the shadows and then just throw in a cheap brush and hope you won’t notice-lol
Jillian Pedersen says
I love Hautelook! The colors in this palette look great. Very saturated, which I like. I’m also always a sucker for great packaging! For that price, I’ll have to try!
Kindly Unspoken says
Me too! Hautelook always has the best deals on shoes and accessories! 🙂 This palette is a great choice for someone who likes to have neutrals for everyday but some bold shades for evening looks as well!
Samantha says
I love the balm’s matte lipsticks but I’ve never tried anything else of theirs! The colors are gorgeous I love stand-offish!
xoxo, Sam | thehauntedhousewife.com
Kindly Unspoken says
Ooo, now I’m intrigued to try out their lipsticks! 🙂 & yes standoffish is my fave!
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
Such a great palette! Now off to Hautelook to see if they are still there…probably not, but I’m going to keep my eye out 🙂 Thanks for the review.
Kindly Unspoken says
It is such a beautiful palette! In the past few years they typically do a sale on theBalm cosmetics about twice a year on Hautelook. I’m thinking early fall maybe? Fingers crossed for you! 🙂
Lily says
This palette was one of my first “big” makeup purchases and it’s beautiful and very well loved. I need to get my hands on the second one.
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Kindly Unspoken says
Aw yay! Glad to hear you love this one too! 🙂
Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says
I have been wanting to buy this eyeshadow palette for so long! The colors are so beautiful and very wearable. I love the unique names of each eyeshadow color, lol. I hope I can get it for a great price like you did Cara!
Kindly Unspoken says
It is such a pretty collection of shadows! I was very impressed with the pigmentation and versatility of shades! Sign up for Hautelook if you aren’t already, and keep your eyes open for a sale on theBalm Cosmetics. They usually do it once in the late spring and once in the fall. Fingers crossed for you! 🙂
Candy says
Less is more during summer I like the pale nude colors.
Kindly Unspoken says
I agree, Candy! Those are my favorites!
Annie says
The colors on that palette are gorgeous! Love neutrals 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Aren’t they pretty? I love having a versatile palette like this one for everyday wear! 🙂
Emelia says
SO SO pretty, that first swatch is right up my alley. So many beautiful colors, thanks for sharing!
Kindly Unspoken says
You’re welcome, girl! I’m all about the light shimmery shades too! I always love putting those on my lid and then working in darker shades on the outer corner and more neutral shades in the crease. 🙂
Darcy says
This seems like such a gorgeous palette!! I love all those coppery brown shades.
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Kindly Unspoken says
Me too! Browns and gold shadows are always my favorite colors, so I definitely love this one! 🙂
Esther | The Cuteness says
Wow, I love the colors! They’re all so pretty. They’d be perfect for transitioning to Fall.
Kindly Unspoken says
I agree! Lots of pretty summer/spring shades but also some darker more sultry shades for the fall and winter months. All around a great palette! 🙂
Leslie S. says
Those colors are definitely swoon worthy and the packaging is so pretty! I love the names of the shadows, too! I definitely signed up for HauteLook!
Kindly Unspoken says
Yay! You can catch such great deals on there! I’ve scored some really good discounts on purses and shoes and I love when they have makeup sales! 🙂
Jessica says
Looks like a great palate! I love nudes
Kindly Unspoken says
I do too! They’re definitely versatile for everyday looks!
Rebecca Jo says
These are my colors… just neutral
But I have to say, my OCD side is going NUTS with the crookedness of the powders!!!! haha
Kindly Unspoken says
Haha, ya know I didn’t even notice that really until you mentioned it. Now I’m gonna think about that every time! lol
Gina says
These are gorgeous!!! Definitely my type of palette!
Kindly Unspoken says
Aren’t the shades so pretty?! Such a versatile color palette too! 🙂
Pamela says
I am obsessed with a good nude palette! So pretty! That Sultry color is so gorgeous! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Kindly Unspoken says
Me too! Sexy is my fave shade! 😉
Andrea says
What a darling palette full of great colors!
Kindly Unspoken says
It’s been my new go-to palette for a few weeks now, and I’m loving it! 🙂
Emily says
It looks awesome!
Kindly Unspoken says
Such a pretty eyeshadow palette, for sure! 🙂
Stephanie says
So pretty . The balm makes awesome stuff!!!
Kindly Unspoken says
I agree! I’m definitely a fan of them now! 🙂
Glenda Kruse says
Never tried this brand before. The colors are so beautiful. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
Thanks! I’m a newbie to the brand too, but I’m loving their palettes so far! 🙂
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
Love the shimmery shades! So pretty!
Kindly Unspoken says
They are so pretty! Really catches your attention! 🙂